Jordan eSIM plans compared: Nomad first, then four others
Pick the length of your trip. Each card shows the plan to buy for it, and what that provider does better or worse than Nomad.
NomadBest overall
My pickPlan10 GB, 30 dayson Zain
Price$27.00
Per day$2.70
The one for most trips, from three days around Amman and Jerash to two weeks with the Dead Sea and Aqaba. If a laptop rides along on the hotspot, its 20 GB costs $37.00 for the same 30 days.
What you actually get with Nomad network, hotspot, refunds
- Full speed per day
- All 10 GB at full speed, no daily cap
- Hotspot
- Allowed
- If your trip changes
- Not stated by Nomad
- Network
- Zain Jordan
- 5G
- Not listed, 4G/LTE
From Nomad's Jordan plans as listed on esimdb, Nov 9, 2026.
UbigiTwo networks
Plan10 GB, 30 dayson Umniah, Zain
Price$34.00
Per day$3.40
The only eSIM here that can use both Umniah and Zain, so your phone moves to the other network when one fades on a desert road. That backup costs $7.00 more than Nomad for the same 10 GB and 30 days.
What you actually get with Ubigi network, hotspot, refunds
- Full speed per day
- All 10 GB at full speed, no daily cap
- Hotspot
- Not stated by Ubigi
- If your trip changes
- Not stated by Ubigi
- Network
- Umniah and Zain Jordan
- 5G
- Listed on Zain
From Ubigi's Jordan plans as listed on esimdb, Nov 9, 2026.
AiraloCheapest short unlimited
Plan10 GB, 15 dayson Umniah
Price$29.50
Per day$2.95
For a three-day hop to Petra with heavy photo uploads, its unlimited plan is the cheapest here: $12.50 for 3 days, with 3 GB a day at full speed. Its fixed 10 GB costs $29.50 and lasts 15 days, half as long as Nomad's.
What you actually get with Airalo network, hotspot, refunds
- Full speed per day
- All 10 GB at full speed. On the unlimited plans, 3 GB a day, then 1 Mbps
- Hotspot
- Not stated by Airalo
- If your trip changes
- Airmoney, Airalo's in-app credit, not cash. A faulty eSIM is refunded in Airmoney or to your card in 7 to 10 business days.
- Network
- Umniah
- 5G
- Not listed, 4G
From Airalo's Jordan plans as listed on esimdb, Nov 9, 2026.
SailyEasiest app
Plan10 GB, 30 daysnetwork not published
Price$29.99
Per day$3.00
If this is your first eSIM, the app walks you through every screen. Its 10 GB for 30 days costs $29.99, $2.99 more than Nomad, and Saily doesn't say which Jordanian network carries it.
What you actually get with Saily network, hotspot, refunds
- Full speed per day
- All 10 GB at full speed, no daily cap
- Hotspot
- Not stated by Saily
- If your trip changes
- Full refund within 30 days if the plan is not activated.
- Network
- Not stated by Saily
- 5G
- Not stated by Saily
From Saily's Jordan plans as listed on esimdb, Nov 9, 2026.
HolaflyNo daily cap
PlanUnlimited, 10 dayson Zain
Price$37.90
Per day$3.79
Unlimited data with no published daily limit, on the same Zain network as Nomad. It suits a phone that streams all evening, and a laptop on its hotspot gets 1 GB a day at most.
What you actually get with Holafly network, hotspot, refunds
- Full speed per day
- No published daily cap
- Hotspot
- 1 GB a day
- If your trip changes
- Refund to your card within 6 months, in full if never activated, in 5 to 10 business days.
- Network
- Zain Jordan
- 5G
- Listed where available
From Holafly's Jordan page and refund policy, Nov 9, 2026.
Prices checked Nov 9, 2026, in US dollars. The provider's checkout shows today's price before you pay.
How much data do you need in Jordan?
Navigation on the long drives south uses less than you'd think. Photo backups from Petra and video in the evening are what empty a plan. For your own numbers, try the data calculator.
A day of Google Maps on the Desert Highway from Amman to Petra
about 0.1 GBA 30-minute FaceTime call home from a Wadi Rum camp
about 0.5 GBTwo hours of HD Netflix at a Dead Sea hotel
about 6 GBUnlimited data eSIM for Jordan
Three of the five sell unlimited plans in Jordan. Over ten days they cost almost the same, and they differ on hotspot and on what happens after a heavy day.
| Plan | Full speed a day | Price | Hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad | 2 GBthen 1 Mbps | $35.0010 days | Allowed |
| Airalo | 3 GBthen 1 Mbps | $35.0010 days | Not stated |
| Holafly | No cap | $37.9010 days | 1 GB a day |
For 10 days, Nomad and Airalo both cost $35.00, and Holafly $37.90. Nomad slows to 1 Mbps after 2 GB a day and allows hotspot; Airalo gives 3 GB a day. Holafly publishes no daily limit but caps the hotspot at 1 GB a day. Unless you stream every night, Nomad's fixed 10 GB costs less than any of them.
Working remotely from Amman for a month? Nomad's 20 GB costs $37.00 for 30 days with hotspot allowed, and its 50 GB is $57.00 if video calls fill your days.
Zain, Umniah or Orange: which network your Jordan eSIM uses
Jordan has three mobile networks, Zain, Umniah and Orange. None of the five eSIMs here lists Orange; they split between the other two.
| eSIM | Network in Jordan | 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Nomad | Zain | Not listed |
| Ubigi | Umniah, Zain | Listed on Zain |
| Airalo | Umniah | Not listed |
| Holafly | Zain | Where available |
| Saily | Not stated by Saily | Not stated by Saily |
In Amman, Madaba and Aqaba, any of these networks will carry you, and the price should decide. Holafly's Jordan page says coverage can turn limited or unstable in parts of Wadi Rum, in the Dana Biosphere Reserve, on the more remote trails around Petra and along some desert roads. Before a day in the desert, save the route and your camp's location offline.
Set up your Jordan eSIM before the flight to Amman
Flights from the US land at Queen Alia International, south of Amman, after a long overnight leg. Do the first two steps from home, while you still have Wi-Fi and your carrier's support line.
1A week before
Make sure your carrier has unlocked the phone
A locked phone won't take a Jordanian line. Ask your carrier now, especially if the phone is still on a payment plan; it's much harder to sort out from a hotel in Amman. If you aren't sure your model has eSIM, check the list.
2The night before you fly
Install Nomad and label it Jordan
Add the eSIM from the Nomad app or its QR code on your home Wi-Fi. Name the new line "Jordan" so you can tell the two apart, and leave it off for the flight.
3At the gate in AMM
Turn the Jordan line on for data
In Settings > Cellular, choose the Jordan line for Cellular Data and switch on its Data Roaming. Once Zain shows at the top of the screen, you can book a ride or message your driver before you reach passport control. Your US line stays on for texts.
Switch off roaming on your US line before you leave home. If you connect in Europe or the Gulf, the phone joins a network the moment you land there, and a single data request can start a $12 day pass before you ever reach Jordan.
Every screen in order: eSIM setup on iPhone or on Android.
Before you go to Jordan
Buy the Jordan Pass before you land
The Jordan Pass covers entry to Petra, Jerash, Wadi Rum and dozens of other sites, and waives the tourist visa fee if you stay at least two whole nights and buy it before arrival, according to its official FAQ. Buy it online at home and keep a copy on your phone for the visa desk.
Add an Israel plan if you're crossing
The five plans on this page work in Jordan only. For a crossing at the King Hussein Bridge, or a day in Eilat from Aqaba, install an Israel plan as a second line before you fly and switch to it on the other side.
Jordan eSIM questions
How much does an eSIM cost in Jordan?
Nomad's 10 GB, valid 30 days, costs about $27.00; Saily's is about $29.99. A short stopover needs much less: Nomad sells 1 GB for 7 days at about $5.00. Unlimited starts at about $12.50 for 3 days with Airalo.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for Jordan?
Yes, for any trip longer than a day. Ten days on a US carrier's day pass cost $120, and a 10 GB eSIM for the whole trip costs about $27.00. You keep your US line for texts and bank codes, and install the eSIM at home.
Will Airalo work in Jordan?
Yes. Airalo's Jordan plans run on Umniah's 4G network, with fixed plans from 1 to 20 GB and unlimited plans from 3 to 30 days. For 10 GB, Nomad on Zain costs less and lasts twice as long.
Is there coverage in Wadi Rum?
In places. Holafly's Jordan page warns that coverage can be limited or unstable in parts of Wadi Rum, the Dana Biosphere Reserve and the remote trails around Petra. Download offline maps of the desert before you drive in.
Does a Jordan eSIM work in Israel?
No. The five plans on this page cover Jordan only. If you're crossing at the King Hussein Bridge or going over to Eilat from Aqaba, buy a separate Israel plan before you leave home and switch lines once you're across.